Credit Class Descriptions

Credit Class Learning Options

Face-to-Face Classes

Face-to-face classes are traditional on-campus classroom instruction where students and instructors meet in the same physical location at a scheduled time and day. These classes are ideal for those who enjoy direct interaction with other students, their peers and faculty members.

Virtual Classes

Virtual classes are online classes held in real time. This means you log into the class at the predefined time each day the class meets, joined by actual faculty and your real classmates. Materials and instruction are presented by the instructor and you and your classmates may ask questions and interact with each other and the instructor. Virtual classes are like sitting in a real classroom at ECC except you do it from the convenience of your home or office.

Web-Enhanced Classes

Web-enhanced classes refer to courses in which a traditional class meeting schedule is maintained and uses the online platform to help manage one or more aspects of the course, i.e., content, grade book, digital drop-box.

8-Week and 12-Week Classes

8-week and 12-week classes are available, with varying start and end times, to provide an alternative to the traditional 16-week classes. These type of class offerings vary by department and term so refer to accessECC for specifics.